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C5 OOJ

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,209 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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C5 OOJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 OOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 OOJ?

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What year was C5 OOJ registered?

C5 OOJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is C5 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 OOJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 OOJ have outstanding finance?

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